Great news! Our new self-serve user interface is now available in beta.
Kaango has been developing a new self-serve ad placement system that allows users to post ads quickly and easily. The following new features are included in this release:
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3-Steps MAX. The Kaango system enables placement of an ad in a maximum of three steps and a minimum of one step (for online-only ads). Users may skip entire steps if desired.
Real Time Cost Summary. The cost summary updates automatically as the user makes choices.
Persistent Ad Preview. User can see small versions of their ads throughout the process.
One-Step Photos. Users may simultaneously upload as many photos as they wish.
User-Friendly Error Checking & Messaging. Intuitive and bright “cartoon bubble” reminders appear if users attempt to proceed without completing required fields. Once the field is completed, the message disappears immediately.
Quick Start. Users no longer need to log into the system before commencing to build their ad. Users are prompted at the end of the process to either log in or register.
Quick Checkout. We eliminated the credit card pop-up window and now include ad previews right on the checkout page so users can see exactly what they are buying.
No Side Banner. We eliminated the right-hand skyscraper ad position from the ad placement process. The ad distracted users from the ad posting process and caused JavaScript conflicts.
Micro-branding. To further reduce distraction during checkout, we now have a “micro” branding mechanism to simplify the headers and footers as a user progresses through the checkout process.
Field Level Data Saving. Data is saved as the user exits EACH FIELD instead of on every page save. This means that users who interrupt the process lose nothing and may resume right where they left off.
Print Power. Step We significantly improved the print ad up-sell/order process to allow users to move through their ad creation quickly and without confusion over which ad they are creating (online vs. print).
One Click Login. When users reach the checkout page, they can login by way of a Windows-style login box that appears in front of the page content but not in a new window. Logging in allows the user to proceed without losing any information.
Ad Cart. Kaango has re-written its entire shopping cart software to enable 100% accuracy in ad placement and accounting.
Abandon Ad Alert. Users will be alerted if they attempt to leave the process along the way. We will prompt them to log in to save their work.
To find out how to access the beta site to review your property’s settings, please contact clientsupport@kaango.com.
